The number of hostages taken by Somali pirates has almost doubled although multinational naval task forces have grown and improved in coordination. At the same time, the pirates’ area of operation has almost doubled to 2 million square miles, making the task of patrolling and responding that much harder. A key answer, said several experts with experience in the region, is Scan Eagle, the Boeing-made UAV.
“Scan Eagle type UAS is just great to have out there,” said recently retired Rear Adm. Terence McKnight, who commanded Task Force 151 operating against the pirates. “I strongly endorse it. It’s exactly what you need out there.”
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